berühren — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abut verb To share a border with, or be right next to, something else.
- contact noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
- handle noun The part of an object that is designed to be gripped by hand.
- touch verb To make physical contact with something using the hand, finger, or another part of the body.
Senses
berühren is used for these senses in English:
- abut (intransitive) To touch by means of a mutual border, edge or end; to border on; to lie adjacent (to); to be contiguous (said of an area of land) [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- contact (transitive) To touch; to come into physical contact with.
- handle (transitive) To touch; to feel or hold with the hand(s).
- touch (transitive) To make physical contact with; to bring the hand, finger or other part of the body into contact with. [from 14th c.]
- touch (obsolete) To infect; to affect slightly.
contact — full definition
- noun Physical touching, or close communication between people.
- noun A person you know and can reach for help, information, or business.
- verb To get in touch with someone.
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